Cyber Security

How to protect kids online: a parent's toolkit for Indian households

Practical, non-preachy controls and conversations to keep children safer online — screen time, YouTube, WhatsApp, gaming and study apps.

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Blanket bans don't work. Layered controls and honest conversations do.

Device level Turn on Family Link (Android) or Screen Time (iOS). Set app-category time limits, not per-app bans. Kids find workarounds for single-app bans.

App level Restrict who can message your child on WhatsApp to "Contacts only". Turn off comments and DMs on Instagram until at least 15. Turn on YouTube Kids for under-10s.

Conversation Explain what a phishing message looks like. Explain that strangers in games and chat are strangers even if they've spoken for months.

Report Save the CyberDost handles and 1930 helpline in the family group. Kids who know where to report are less afraid to tell you.

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The Bharat AI Sathi team writes practical, plain-language guides on AI tools, careers and Indian government services. Scheme rules, fees and dates change often — always confirm the latest details on the official website before you act. Published 24 April 2026.

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